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Politics

Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches

Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches

“No way our tax dollars should be funding a school that doesn’t meet basic fundamental human rights” 

By Ursula Muñoz S. • June 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm EDT
History

A new Stonewall visitor centre will honour the legacy of LGBTQ2S+ activism

A new Stonewall visitor centre will honour the legacy of LGBTQ2S+ activism

This will be the first visitor centre in the U.S. park system to highlight queer and trans history

By Jackie Richardson • June 24, 2022 at 1:59 pm EDT
Sports

International rugby league bans trans women from competition

International rugby league bans trans women from competition

The decision comes on the heels of a similar policy change from an international swimming governing body

By Oliver Haug • June 23, 2022 at 9:47 am EDT
Power

Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event

Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event

The incident is not the only threat of violence during Pride Month this year

By Ursula Muñoz S. • June 20, 2022 at 2:09 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 6 recap: Totally Y2K

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 6 recap: Totally Y2K

It’s a big day for Yvie Oddly, as she suddenly rises to the top of the pack

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 17, 2022 at 4:43 pm EDT
Power

Starbucks reportedly threatened to revoke trans health coverage if employees tried to unionize

Starbucks reportedly threatened to revoke trans health coverage if employees tried to unionize

More than 100 Starbucks outlets in the U.S. have voted to unionize in the past seven months

By Nico Lang • June 17, 2022 at 3:44 pm EDT
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History

As HIV/AIDS ravaged Montreal in the ’90s, gay men were getting murdered—and trying to fight back

As HIV/AIDS ravaged Montreal in the ’90s, gay men were getting murdered—and trying to fight back

Season 3 of CBC’s “The Village” takes on the Montreal murders in the midst of the AIDS crisis

By Mel Woods • June 16, 2022 at 2:07 pm EDT
Politics

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Special envoy Fabrizio Petri believes Italy’s moderate approach to human rights can sway the hearts and minds of foreign governments

By Rob Salerno • June 16, 2022 at 10:51 am EDT
Power

Right-wing groups disrupt children’s event and target a small town’s Pride

Right-wing groups disrupt children’s event and target a small town’s Pride

This past weekend, extremists in Idaho and California sought to disrupt LGBTQ2+ events

By Jackie Richardson • June 15, 2022 at 9:35 am EDT
Power

Non-binary travellers call out WestJet for reportedly discriminating against them

Non-binary travellers call out WestJet for reportedly discriminating against them

“WestJet is just ignoring us. They’re pretending we don’t exist”

By Ursula Muñoz S. • June 13, 2022 at 1:29 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 5 recap: Commencement couture

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 5 recap: Commencement couture

A legend finally receives her Legendary Legend Star, but there’s a twist

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 10, 2022 at 6:14 pm EDT

The Xtra Pride Photo Contest terms conditions

The Xtra Pride Photo Contest terms conditions

Terms and Conditions

• June 10, 2022 at 2:59 pm EDT
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TV & Film

‘It’s called intersectionality, bitch’: the new ‘Queer as Folk’ brings the mess of queer life

‘It’s called intersectionality, bitch’: the new ‘Queer as Folk’ brings the mess of queer life

REVIEW: Stephen Dunn’s reboot flirts with so many issues it’s hard to know which one to go home with at the end of the night

By Mel Woods • June 10, 2022 at 1:50 pm EDT
Hate Watch

Ontario teen arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at Florida Pride event

Ontario teen arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at Florida Pride event

A 17-year-old was arrested after reportedly brandishing a gun and threatening to open fire at a West Palm Beach event

By V.S. Wells • June 9, 2022 at 4:48 pm EDT
Culture

The joyful resistance of queer skate jams

The joyful resistance of queer skate jams

At Queer Skate Toronto, queer and trans folks are reclaiming skateboarding counterculture

By Jes Mason • June 9, 2022 at 3:23 pm EDT
Politics

Feds talk a good game when it comes to equity, but are flailing when it comes to strong data, states Auditor General report

Feds talk a good game when it comes to equity, but are flailing when it comes to strong data, states Auditor General report

OPINION: Gender-based analysis that includes intersectional identities is supposed to inform how government services are delivered in Canada. Ten years in, the government has little to show for its good intentions

By Dale Smith • June 8, 2022 at 2:38 pm EDT
Books

Almost 30 years after their breakout literary successes, Shani Mootoo and Shyam Selvadurai are (mostly) no longer outsiders

Almost 30 years after their breakout literary successes, Shani Mootoo and Shyam Selvadurai are (mostly) no longer outsiders

In a conversation hosted by Xtra, the two authors talk about their new books and how far they’ve come

By Shani Mootoo, Shyam Selvadurai • June 8, 2022 at 10:15 am EDT

This unique organization fosters connection among diverse populations in downtown Toronto

This unique organization fosters connection among diverse populations in downtown Toronto

The 519 is a community hub like few others

Created for Olay • June 6, 2022 at 3:15 pm EDT
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